Miracle On Market Set To Return November 18
Miracle on Market will reopen Tuesday, November 18, turning The Green Building (732 E. Market St.) and the Galaxie space into a glittering winter paradise, bringing the festive spirit back to NuLu. Miracle on Market is much more than just a themed bar; it’s an immersive holiday pop-up with karaoke, Christmas movies, themed food, extravagant…
10+ Best Places To Watch Basketball Around Louisville This Season
Whether it’s March Madness or the NBA season, Louisville’s got plenty of prime spots to catch the game. Plenty of games this year can be caught on streaming spots like Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. But, if you want to get out for some atmosphere, we’ve got a comprehensive look at local favorites, from classic…
Spooky Tips And Smokey Hits, Music And Cannabis Have Always Gone Together
The witching hours are upon us – and for all the folks in Freestown, Anywhere USA – Mayor Wando declares that we take a moment with the spooky time of year we have before us: sit back & relax while we enjoy some tunes. As mentioned in previous columns, “for over 100 years, music and…
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Rolls Into Louisville For One-Day Stop At This Popular Location
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to Louisville to commemorate two significant occasions: the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty and the tenth anniversary of the cherished all-pink truck. On Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., fans can visit Oxmoor Center, close to Sephora and H&M. In addition to 10th Anniversary clothing,…
Where LMPD License Plate Cameras Could Be Watching In Louisville
Louisville residents got a clearer — if imperfect — picture of where automated license-plate readers tied to LMPD may be located after a publicly compiled tracker surfaced online. The tracker provides 96 camera locations throughout the metro and approximate hardware and monitoring cost estimates for each. License plate readers have the ability to record and…
Two Louisville Women Stranded In Jamaica By Hurricane Melissa Seek Community Support
UPDATE: LEO Weekly was able to speak with one of the two Louisville women who are currently stuck in Jamaica as a category five hurricane roars across the country. “My birthday’s on Thursday, and I want to go home.” That’s what Courtney Allen, a physical trainer, JCPS substitute teacher, and board member of Change Today,…
Rising Star Liam St. John Brings ‘Man of the North’ Tour To Louisville
Singer-songwriter Liam St. John will perform at Zanzabar on November 5 as part of his extensive North American headline tour in support of his debut studio album, Man of the North. In September, St. John, a new member of the Big Loud lineup, released Man of the North to growing acclaim. More than 11 million…
Grove Park Opens As The Latest Outdoor Destination In Norton Commons
Norton Commons has officially opened Grove Park, a picturesque new public space in the community’s North Village designed to blend play, leisure and neighborhood connection. For year-round enjoyment by locals and guests, the park features a hillside gathering spot with open lawns, imaginative play structures and a covered farmhouse-style porch. Nestled near the popular Grove…
Louisville Orchestra Brings Halloween Magic With ‘Hocus Pocus in Concert’
This week, the Louisville Orchestra is bringing the spirit of Halloween to life with Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert, a two-night event at Whitney Hall in the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts that combines symphony and film. While the Louisville Orchestra plays John Debney’s score live, audiences may relive the 1993 cult favorite as…
Edibles – Gnaw Your Way Around (Pun Intended)
As of this writing, there are 40 of the 50 US states with some form of cannabis legality on their books. “In the United States, cannabis is legal in 40 of 50 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use.” With that said, that means that legal cannabis is more accessible now than…
‘After the Hunt’ Review: A Star-Studded Cancel-Culture Drama With Very Little To Say
Luca Guadagnino following up two great releases in 2024 with Challengers and Queer was going to be challenging. He is riding his largest wave of success yet, a hot streak that began with Call Me By Your Name in 2017 and has proven to be one of the most prolific and consistently entertaining runs to…
Historical Challenges To Freedom, Revealed And Renewed
Congressman Jim Clyburn sees “a certain rhyme and rhythm to history.” He had the sharp eye to see how the January 6 Capitol riot was a revisitation of past crimes. And he understands the value of shining a light on his political forebears, as in his new book “The First Eight: A Personal History of…
Louisville’s Oldest Place Of Worship Receives $500k National Grant For Repairs
Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral — the oldest house of worship in Louisville — has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places, a partnership between Partners for Sacred Places and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The money—according to the Very Rev. Matt Bradley—will be used for critical structural repairs to…
As Power-Intensive Data Centers Eye Kentucky, UofL Panel Details Concerns
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. LEXINGTON — Natasha DeJarnett, a University of Louisville assistant professor of medicine, said her speciality is air quality and heart disease, though in recent months she’s been talking much more with community members about another topic: a possible influx of data…
‘Scary, Stressful Time,’ Says Beshear With Nutrition Aid For 1 In 8 Kentuckians In Doubt
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. Meals for seniors in Kentucky are getting a $9.1 million temporary lifeline after pandemic-era funding expired, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. Meanwhile, roughly 576,000 Kentuckians may go without food benefits in November as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to run out of…
NULU Jingle Fest Returns November 15 With Festive Shopping, Music And More!
This article is courtesy of Audience Magazine. For more information on the arts and live entertainment in Louisville, visit Audience502.com. The NuLu Business Association invites the community to kick off the holiday season at NuLu Jingle Fest, returning on Saturday, November 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The East Market District will transform into a winter…
Tyler Childers & The Lumineers To Headline Railbird Music Festival 2026
This article is courtesy of Audience Magazine. For more information on the arts and live entertainment in Louisville, visit Audience502.com. One of Kentucky’s biggest music festivals is coming back for a much anticipated music weekend! The Railbird Music Festival is coming back to The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington June 6–7, 2026 with a lineup topped by…
New ‘Witches Walk’ Takes Flight in the Highlands This Weekend
Something wickedly entertaining is in the works in the Highlands! The first Witches Walk will be held by the Highland Commerce Guild on Friday, October 24, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m. with a costumed kickoff in front of Bristol Bar & Grille (1321 Bardstown Road). A coven of witches will distribute pranks and sweets before…
Punk Rock Night Louisville’s All Hallows’ Day Bash
Saturday, November 1Planet of the Tapes | 640 Barret Ave. | planetofthetapes.biz | $10 | 8 p.m. | 21 and over All Hallows’ Day, (a.k.a. All Saints Day), is a day of celebration dedicated to all saints of the Christian church. Come celebrate the saints of the church of punk rock at Planet of the…
‘Roofman’ Review: Channing Tatum Charms His Way Through an Emotional Crime Story
“This is a true story” often precludes a film where it becomes clear as the runtime marches on that very little of this movie actually happened in real life. Roofman is a rare case in which reality can be as strange as fiction. A prison break, a crime caper, and a romantic drama all in…
The Speed Eliminates The Learning, Engagement, And Belonging Department
Louisville’s Speed Art Museum has eliminated the Learning, Engagement and Belonging department, resulting in the elimination of nine total employees’ positions, and a change in their education programming. The department elimination happened as a result of financial pressures placed on the Speed. In September, the Speed’s Board of Trustees approved their fiscal year budget for…
Behind The Scenes Of The Whenever Show With Donnie Vagrant
“Hey dude! Ya know I’m doing a talk show these days?” read the text from Donnie Castle (a.k.a. Donnie Vagrant). If you’ve been around the Louisville punk scene at any point over the last almost three decades, you should know who he is. If he’s not in a band playing at a local punk show,…
Popular Italian Restaurant to Close Louisville Location, Open New Spot in Georgetown
A beloved east Louisville Italian restaurant is preparing to close its doors at the end of October. Milano Italian Restaurant’s owners said that their Westport Road location at 11300 Westport Road will close on October 31 and serve its last meals there. On October 10, the restaurant posted the news on Facebook and thanked its…
Grateville Festival Returns to Louisville’s Waterfront October 17, 18, 19
This article is courtesy of Audience Magazine. For more information on the arts and live entertainment in Louisville, visit Audience502.com. Louisville’s festival scene is alive and well, and for fans of the Grateful Dead, and there’s one weekend that stands out above the rest. The Grateville Dead Music Festival returns this weekend — Friday through Sunday, October…
APRON Inc. And Dan Dry Host “Kentucky Reverie” Friend-Raiser At Hop Atomica
On Wednesday, October 29, APRON Inc. will have its October Happy Hour Friend-Raiser at Hop Atomica Louisville (1318 McHenry Street), bringing together art, spirits, and community. “Kentucky Reverie: An Intimate Portrait of the Bluegrass State,” a new photography show by renowned visual storyteller Dan Dry, whose work has shaped Kentucky’s cultural iconography for over 50…
‘TRON: Ares’ Review: A Visionary Franchise Rebooted With Formulaic Code
After 15 years, fans and users are transported back into the Grid for a third film in one of Disney’s most visionary and understated franchises. Released to middling success in 1982, TRON developed a strong following over many decades, culminating in the 2010 release of TRON: Legacy, a dazzling follow-up that likewise found lukewarm reception…
Community Care Campus Receives Big Financial Boost For Young Adult Transitional Housing
A significant financial boost was recently given to the Community Care Campus in Smoketown, an ambitious project that aims to solve homelessness in Louisville. The Jewish Heritage Fund (JHF) announced a $650,000 donation to help the transitional housing program for young adults being built by Volunteers of America Mid-States (VoA). The money will assist in…
Dozens More ‘No Kings’ Protests Planned Across Kentucky And Indiana
On Saturday, October 18, thousands of people are anticipated to participate in a fresh round of “No Kings” demonstrations around Kentucky and Indiana. This is a part of a broader national campaign that opposes what organizers call President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian power grabs.” In June, the grassroots effort got underway at the same time as…
10 Louisville Music Venues We Still Miss Every Day
There has always been heart, grit, and a little bit of turmoil in Louisville’s music scene. The city has been influenced by the places we’ve lost as much as the ones that remain, from the dingy bars where legends first appeared to the expansive arenas that played host to national artists. Even though these ten…
This NuLu Shop Is Relocating After 8 Years
After eight years in the heart of NuLu, plant and home goods shop Mahonia is relocating to St. Matthews’ Woodlawn Shopping Center. The move, set for mid-October, comes after declining sales and infrastructure challenges made the downtown location increasingly difficult to maintain. The decision was also influenced by the lack of parking and the continuing…
Louisville Unveils New UFL Team At Lynn Family Stadium
The Louisville Kings, one of three new teams joining the United Football League (UFL) for the 2026 season, were presented by city authorities and UFL executives at a news conference held at Lynn Family Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Alongside UFL officials, Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed that the Kings will play five home games in the…
